Honor X40i vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Honor X40i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 39/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 515,647); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40i doesn't; the Honor X40i is noticeably lighter (175g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40i
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Honor X40i better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 230g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40i vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 38 points higher (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor X40i (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (71/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (80/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40i | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.4 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor X40i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X40i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40i
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X40i and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Honor X40i by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X40i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (93/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor X40i (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (71/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (80/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40i or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X40i by 38 points (77/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40i and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Honor X40i has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40i or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40i or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40i over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.